Zimbabwe seeking US$150m AfDB loan to tackle debt default
In April, Ncube indicated that the authorities are having discussions with nations including the UK, Japan and Germany to raise US$2.5 billion.
By Bloomberg News
6h ago
AfDB tax reform project delivers gains for Zim
According to the bank, the programme achieved three of its four key outcomes and met 94,4% of its output targets, driven mainly by the successful implementation of TaRMS
By Business Reporter
Jun. 10, 2026
AfDB backs ATIDI with US$125m equity boost
Manuel Moses described the equity investment as “yet another milestone in the exemplary partnership between ATIDI and the African Development Bank Group.”
By Business Reporter
Jun. 4, 2026
Zim economy to moderate in FY26, FY27: AfDB
“Growth is projected to moderate to 4,3% in 2026 and 4,5% in 2027 as agriculture normalises, policies tighten, and structural constraints persist.
By Tatira Zwinoira
May. 28, 2026
Diaspora remittances top US$3,5bn as AfDB warns on slowing growth
The central bank said remittances reached US$2,45 billion in 2025, up 15,1% from the previous year.
By Tatira Zwinoira
May. 27, 2026
Globalised extractive territorialisation: The new scramble for African land
Critical and rare-earth minerals are a central driver of land-use change in Africa under the global regime of extractive territorialisation.
By Phillan Zamchiya
May. 22, 2026
Fierce pushback as Zim debt riots into dangerous territory
Zimcodd’s concerns were triggered by reports in this newspaper last week that a regional survey had grouped Zimbabwe among Africa’s most debt-distressed economies.
By Freeman Makopa
May. 22, 2026
AfDB opens the door, Zim must deliver
We believe the International Monetary Fund’s Staff Monitored Programme will leave Zimbabwe on a stronger footing in terms of implementing reforms.
By Newsday
May. 22, 2026
Zimbabwe has been talking about its debt since 2001. Citizens are still waiting
The human cost of this extended standoff is measurable.
By Valentine Maya
May. 21, 2026
